The Kevin P. Mahaney 84 Center for the Arts is a vibrant hub of arts activity for Middlebury College and the surrounding community. While its primary purpose is to provide an environment for the study and creation of art, it also offers innumerable opportunities to experience exciting performances and exhibitions by local, national, and international artists. The range of activities and events hosted by the MCFA—including more than 300 performances and exhibits in the past academic year—is a testament to the importance of the arts in a Middlebury education.